46 days in Europe Itinerary

Velsen-Zuid is a town in the Dutch province of North Holland. Kick off your visit on the 1st (Thu): make a trip to Het Jonge Schaap, then browse the exhibits of Kooijman Souvenirs & Clogs Wooden Shoe Workshop, then examine the collection at Zaanse Schans, and finally identify plant and animal life at Noordhollands Duinreservaat.

To find reviews, photos, maps, and other tourist information, go to the Velsen-Zuid trip planner.

Copenhagen, Denmark to Velsen-Zuid is an approximately 6.5-hour combination of flight and car. You can also drive. In June, daily temperatures in Velsen-Zuid can reach 23°C, while at night they dip to 13°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 1st (Thu) early enough to drive to Apeldoorn.

Situated in the picturesque district of Gelderland, Apeldoorn is known for its family-friendly atmosphere and lush greenery.

Kick off your visit on the 2nd (Fri): take in nature's colorful creations at Paleis Het Loo, admire nature's wide array of creatures at Apenheul, then examine the collection at Kroller-Muller Museum, and finally don't miss a visit to The Man with the two hats. On the 3rd (Sat), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: get engrossed in the history at Nederlands Openluchtmuseum, stroll the grounds of Airborne Cemetery, and then admire the striking features of Sabelspoort of Eusebiuspoort uit 1357.

To find more things to do, other places to visit, photos, and other tourist information, read our Apeldoorn day trip site.

Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Velsen-Zuid to Apeldoorn. Expect a daytime high around 24°C in June, and nighttime lows around 12°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Sat) so you can drive to Heerenveen.

Heerenveen is a town and municipality in the province of Friesland (Fryslan), in the north of the Netherlands.HistoryThe town was established in 1551 by three lords as a location for the purpose of digging peat which was used for fuel, hence the name (heer is "lord", veen is "peat"). Appreciate the collections at Gevangenisemuseum (The Prison Museum) and Museum Belvedere. Rijksmonument Stadhuis Sneek uit 1550-1605 and Fries Scheepvaart Museum are good opportunities to explore the local culture. Change things up with these side-trips from Heerenveen: Dwingeloo (Schaapskudde Ruinen & National park Dwingelderveld), Natuurgebied Holtingerveld (in Uffelte) and Bezoekerscentrum Dwingelderveld (in Ruinen). There's still lots to do: appreciate the extensive heritage of Rijksmonument Waterpoort Sneek uit 1613.

To find where to stay, maps, ratings, and other tourist information, read our Heerenveen trip itinerary planning tool.

Traveling by car from Apeldoorn to Heerenveen takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. In June in Heerenveen, expect temperatures between 21°C during the day and 12°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 6th (Tue) early enough to go by car to Charleroi.

Charleroi is a city and a municipality of Wallonia, located in the province of Hainaut, Belgium. On the 7th (Wed), admire the masterpieces at Musee de la Photographie, then see the interesting displays at Le Bois du Cazier, then take an in-depth tour of Musee de l'Industrie, and finally take in the spiritual surroundings of Abbaye de Maredsous. On the 8th (Thu), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: take in the spiritual surroundings of Abbaye de Villers, contemplate the long history of Memorial Waterloo 1815, and then see the interesting displays at Herge Museum.

To see more things to do, reviews, and more tourist information, you can read our Charleroi trip maker website.

Explore your travel options from Heerenveen to Charleroi with the Route module. Expect a daytime high around 24°C in June, and nighttime lows around 13°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 8th (Thu) so you can drive to Antwerp.

Its reputation as a business-centric city distracts many visitors from the real draws of Antwerp: its historical sites, architectural beauty, and lively culture.

Get a sense of the local culture at Grand Place and Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium. Let the collections at Musical Instruments Museum (MIM) and Atomium capture your imagination. Explore Antwerp's surroundings by going to Brussels (Les Galeries Royales Saint-Hubert & St. Michael and St. Gudula Cathedral (Cathedrale St-Michel et Ste-Gudule)). There's lots more to do: see the interesting displays at Rubens House (Rubenshuis), admire the landmark architecture of Antwerpen-Centraal, don't miss a visit to Grote Markt, and pause for some serene contemplation at Cathedral of Our Lady.

To find reviews, where to stay, traveler tips, and more tourist information, you can read our Antwerp visit planning website.

Drive from Charleroi to Antwerp in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. In June in Antwerp, expect temperatures between 26°C during the day and 13°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 11th (Sun) early enough to go by car to Dudelange.

Dudelange is a commune with town status in southern Luxembourg. Kick off your visit on the 12th (Mon): examine the collection at Musee National des Mines de Fer Luxembourgeoises, then make a trip to Centre National de l'Audiovisuel (National Audiovisual Center), and then admire nature's wide array of creatures at Parc Merveilleux.

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Traveling by car from Antwerp to Dudelange takes 3 hours. In June, daily temperatures in Dudelange can reach 25°C, while at night they dip to 14°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 12th (Mon) early enough to go by car to Luxembourg City.

While Luxembourg City boasts the shiny headquarters of several European institutions and EU offices, it is also home to a beautiful old town that's designated as a World Heritage Site.

Start off your visit on the 13th (Tue): steep yourself in history at Vianden Castle, browse the exhibits of MNHM National Museum of Military History, then stroll the grounds of Luxembourg American Cemetery Memorial, and finally take in the dramatic natural features at Casemates du Bock. On the 14th (Wed), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: appreciate the extensive heritage of Le Chemin de la Corniche, explore the world behind art at Letzebuerg City Museum, pause for some serene contemplation at Cathedrale Notre-Dame, then step into the grandiose world of Grand Ducal Palace, and finally explore the world behind art at Mudam Luxembourg Modern Art Museum.

To find traveler tips, maps, other places to visit, and more tourist information, read Luxembourg City sightseeing planning website.

Luxembourg City is just a short distance from Dudelange. In June in Luxembourg City, expect temperatures between 25°C during the day and 14°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 14th (Wed) early enough to catch the flight to Lausanne.

Lausanne contains several distinct neighborhoods, each offering a different side of the French-speaking Swiss town.

Kick off your visit on the 15th (Thu): explore the historical opulence of Gruyeres Castle, step into the grandiose world of Chateau de Chillon, and then have fun and explore at Chaplin's World. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Cathedrale de Lausanne, explore the world behind art at Collection de l'Art Brut, then do a tasting at Corniche Lavaux Vineyards, and finally see the interesting displays at The Olympic Museum Lausanne (Musee Olympique).

To see traveler tips, where to stay, ratings, and other tourist information, read Lausanne online trip itinerary maker.

Traveling by flight from Luxembourg City to Lausanne takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 16th (Fri) early enough to drive to Lugano.

Located in the popular holiday region of Ticino, Lugano is the largest Italian-speaking town in Switzerland.

Get some cultural insight at Monte San Giorgio and Castello di Montebello. Get some historical perspective at Castelgrande and Santa Maria degli Angioli. Step out of Lugano to go to Bellinzona and see Castelli di Bellinzona, which is approximately 40 minutes away. There's much more to do: pause for some serene contemplation at Chiesa dei Santi Fedele e Simone, walk around Parco Ciani, explore the activities along Lake Lugano, and stroll through Monte Bre.

To find more things to do, ratings, maps, and tourist information, go to the Lugano attractions planning site.

Traveling by car from Lausanne to Lugano takes 4 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of flight and train; or take a train. Expect a daytime high around 30°C in June, and nighttime lows around 18°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 19th (Mon) early enough to drive to Milan.

In many ways the most modern of Italian cities, Milan is a busy, elegant metropolis with an impressive list of grand palaces, fine churches, and important museums.

Start off your visit on the 19th (Mon): take in the architecture and atmosphere at Basilica San Lorenzo Maggiore. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: get your bearings at Pinacoteca Ambrosiana, then admire the masterpieces at Pinacoteca di Brera, and then pause for some serene contemplation at Duomo di Milano.

For ratings, more things to do, reviews, and more tourist information, you can read our Milan trip planner.

Traveling by car from Lugano to Milan takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train. June in Milan sees daily highs of 33°C and lows of 20°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 21st (Wed) to allow enough time to drive to Novara.

Novara is the capital city of the province of Novara in the Piedmont region in northwest Italy, to the west of Milan. On the 22nd (Thu), appreciate the extensive heritage of Piazza Ducale, have fun and explore at Volandia Parco e Museo del Volo Malpensa, and then pause for some serene contemplation at Basilica di San Gaudenzio. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: contemplate the long history of Sacro Monte di Orta, then get to know the fascinating history of Ricetto di Candelo, and then look for all kinds of wild species at La Baraggia di Candelo.

For more things to do, ratings, maps, and tourist information, read our Novara trip itinerary builder.

Getting from Milan to Novara by car takes about an hour. Other options: drive; or take a train. Expect a daytime high around 32°C in June, and nighttime lows around 19°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Fri) so you can go by car to Turin.

A city of technology and industry, Turin is in northwestern Italy, a one-hour drive from the French border and slightly more than that from the Mediterranean Sea.

Let the collections at Museo Egizio and Museo Nazionale del Cinema capture your imagination. Popular historic sites such as Basilica di Superga and Palazzina di Caccia di Stupinigi are in your itinerary. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Turin: Reggia Di Reale (in Venaria Reale) and Forte di Bard (in Bard). Next up on the itinerary: examine the collection at Civic Museum of Ancient Art (Palazzo Madama), view the masterpieces at Elena Salamon Arte Moderna, admire the natural beauty at Parco del Valentino, and admire the landmark architecture of Palazzo Reale Di Torino.

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You can drive from Novara to Turin in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. When traveling from Novara in June, plan for little chillier days in Turin, with highs around 26°C, while nights are about the same with lows around 18°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 26th (Mon) to allow time to drive to Genoa.

Once the most important harbor in the Mediterranean Sea, Genoa has a long history as a rich and powerful trade center in northern Italy.

Satisfy your inner culture vulture at Basilica di Santa Maria di Castello and Museo di Palazzo Reale. Museum-lovers will get to explore Dialogo nel Buio and Galata Museo del Mare. Change things up with these side-trips from Genoa: Monterosso al Mare (Footpath Monterosso - Vernazza & Bel Mar Boat Tours). The adventure continues: contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Cattedrale di San Lorenzo - Duomo di Genova, appreciate the extensive heritage of Passeggiata Anita Garibaldi a Nervi, admire the masterpieces at Palazzo Ducale, and admire the landmark architecture of Via Giuseppe Garibaldi.

To see where to stay, ratings, traveler tips, and tourist information, use the Genoa journey builder.

You can drive from Turin to Genoa in 2 hours. Other options are to take a bus; or take a train. Traveling from Turin in June, plan for somewhat warmer nights in Genoa, with lows around 22°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 29th (Thu) to allow time to drive to Lucca.

Lucca, famous for its intact Renaissance-era city walls, remained an independent city-state until the end of the 18th century.

On the next day, take in the spiritual surroundings of San Michele in Foro, admire the landmark architecture of St Martin Cathedral, see the interesting displays at Chiesa e Battistero di San Giovanni e Santa Reparata, then steep yourself in history at Le mura di Lucca, then make a trip to Piazza Anfiteatro, and finally see the interesting displays at Puccini Museum - Casa Natale.

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Drive from Genoa to Lucca in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. Expect a bit cooler evenings in Lucca when traveling from Genoa in June, with lows around 18°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 1st (Sat) early enough to drive to Florence.

Considered a cultural, artistic, and architectural jewel of Italy, Florence is the birthplace of the Italian Renaissance.

On the 2nd (Sun), admire the masterpieces at Florence Academy of Fine Arts, appreciate the extensive heritage of Piazza della Signoria, make a trip to Palazzo Vecchio, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, then get to know the fascinating history of Piazza del Duomo, and finally explore the world behind art at Pitti Palace. On the 3rd (Mon), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: steep yourself in history at Basilica of Santa Croce, examine the collection at Museo di San Marco, make a trip to Piazzale Michelangelo, then take in the views from Ponte Vecchio, and finally make a trip to The Baptistery of St. John.

To find more things to do, ratings, maps, and tourist information, use the Florence day trip planning tool.

Getting from Lucca to Florence by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus; or take a train. In July, daily temperatures in Florence can reach 35°C, while at night they dip to 21°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Mon) so you can catch the train to Bologna.

A city famous for its cuisine, Bologna is the seat of the oldest university in the world, founded in 1088.

Satisfy your inner culture vulture at Basilica di San Vitale and Basilica - Santuario di Santo Stefano. Deepen your sense of the past at sights like Basilica di San Petronio and Basilica di Sant'Apollinare Nuovo. Venture out of the city with trips to Basilica Di Sant'Apollinare In Classe (in Classe), Museo Ferrari (in Maranello) and Il Villaggio delle Cicogne (in Fosso Ghiaia). Next up on the itinerary: steep yourself in history at Piazza Maggiore, make a trip to Mausoleo di Galla Placidia, explore the historical opulence of Castello di Gradara, and enjoy breathtaking views from Le Due Torri Torre degli Asinell.

To find maps, more things to do, photos, and more tourist information, use the Bologna trip builder website.

Take a train from Florence to Bologna in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 37°C in July, and nighttime lows around 22°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 6th (Thu) early enough to catch the flight to Rome.

Aptly nicknamed the Eternal City, Rome is the birthplace of the Roman Empire, one of the world's greatest civilizations ever.

Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 7th (Fri): explore the world behind art at Vatican Museums, steep yourself in history at St. Peter's Basilica, then appreciate the extensive heritage of Piazza Navona, and finally explore the world behind art at Museo Nazionale di Castel Sant'Angelo.

To see more things to do, photos, traveler tips, and tourist information, read our Rome online attractions planner.

You can fly from Bologna to Rome in 2.5 hours. Other options are to take a train; or drive. In July, daily temperatures in Rome can reach 37°C, while at night they dip to 24°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 8th (Sat) to allow time to fly to Palermo.

The capital of Sicily, Palermo was founded by the Phoenicians under the name of Ziz.

Kick off your visit on the 9th (Sun): explore the world behind art at Museum of tiles Stanze al Genio, pause for some serene contemplation at Santa Maria dell'Ammiraglio, admire the landmark architecture of Palazzo Conte Federico, then pause for some serene contemplation at Duomo di Monreale, then contemplate the long history of Catacombe dei Cappuccini, and finally take in the architecture and atmosphere at Cattedrale di Palermo. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 10th (Mon): see the interesting displays at Museo del Motorismo Siciliano e della Targa Florio di Termini Imerese, pause for some serene contemplation at Chiesa Del Gesu, and then admire the landmark architecture of Norman Palace.

For more things to do, maps, and other tourist information, read our Palermo day trip website.

You can fly from Rome to Palermo in 3 hours. Other options are to take a bus; or take a train. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 10th (Mon) to allow time to fly to Trieste.

Trieste is a charming old town with a quiet atmosphere often compared to eastern European cities.

Your cultural itinerary includes sights like Miramare Castle-Historical Museum and Little Berlin. Saint Giusto Cathedral and Bibione Lighthouse will appeal to history buffs. Venture out of the city with trips to Bibione Spiaggia (in Bibione), Gemona del Friuli Cathedral (in Gemona del Friuli) and Casa delle Farfalle (in Bordano). There's much more to do: examine the collection at San Sabba Rice Mill - National Monument, contemplate the long history of Cividale del Friuli - UNESCO World Heritage Centre, and take a stroll through Borgo rurale di Clauiano.

To see more things to do, where to stay, photos, and more tourist information, refer to the Trieste day trip planner.

You can fly from Palermo to Trieste in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of train and ferry; or do a combination of ferry and car. In July, plan for daily highs up to 34°C, and evening lows to 24°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 13th (Thu) so you can go by car to Padua.

Padua is a picturesque city with a dense network of arcaded streets opening into large communal piazze (squares).

Appreciate the collections at Museum of Archaeological Sciences and Art and Castello del Catajo. Do some cultural sightseeing at Scrovegni Chapel and Museo del Precinema. Venture out of the city with trips to Oasi Cervara (in Quinto di Treviso) and La Cinta Muraria - Camminamento di Ronda (in Cittadella). Next up on the itinerary: pause for some serene contemplation at Basilica of St. Anthony, see the interesting displays at Museo Diocesano di Padova, don't miss a visit to Prato della Valle, and appreciate the history behind Statua di Elena Cornaro Piscopia.

To find more things to do, traveler tips, maps, and other tourist information, refer to the Padua trip itinerary planner.

Drive from Trieste to Padua in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a shuttle; or take a train. In July, daily temperatures in Padua can reach 33°C, while at night they dip to 26°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 16th (Sun) early enough to catch the flight back home.